An immediate and permanent cease-fire would leave Hamas and its military capabilities in place in Gaza. In such a scenario, who will protect Israeli citizens from continued acts of terrorism?
Xavier University, a small Catholic and historically Black school in New Orleans, formally signed an agreement with Ochsner Health to establish a medical school.
May 5, 2024, Sixth Sunday of Easter: The trajectory of Peter’s lifelong conversion, as he follows the mission entrusted to him, is a constant reminder of the gift of God’s self-revelation to all peoples.
Catholics in the United Kingdom that are part of the personal ordinariate have welcomed Pope Francis’ appointment of their first bishop–and the first ordinariate bishop to hail from their Anglican heritage.
The great enemy of faith is not intelligence, nor is it reason, as some continue obsessively to repeat, Pope Francis said in his general audience today. The great enemy of faith is fear.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision in June 2022, overturning the Roe v. Wade ruling that legalized abortion in 1973, has provoked supporters of abortion access in Europe to press for liberalization of abortion laws across the continent.
Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, an Italian mountain climber, pipe smoker and friend to many, died of polio in 1925 at age 24. 100 years later, he still inspires us and, I believe, still serves alongside us.
Msgr. Salvador Rangel, a retired bishop who was famous for trying to mediate between drug cartels in Mexico, was located and taken to a hospital after apparently being briefly kidnapped.
Regardless of what one thinks of the advisability of a pope known for his off-the-cuff remarks partaking in long interviews, the fact remains that Pope Francis is more willing than both candidates to sit down one-on-one in front of a camera.
During his visit to Venice, Pope Francis encouraged young people to embrace their worth, urging care for one another's vulnerabilities and emphasizing the importance of remaining connected to God to bear fruits of justice, peace, and solidarity.
While most parishes struggle to attract young members, Saint Clement Parish in Chicago stands out with a mostly young adult congregation. Father Peter Wojcik’s preaching style could explain some of its success.